Child Care Noarlunga Downs

Needs Analysis

Noarlunga Downs 5163 is served by 6 child care centres for an estimated 207 children under 5 — around 2.1 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Adelaide.

Updated September 21, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 4,087
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

Noarlunga Downs compared with Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
429
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
97
36,380
Population
Total Population
4,087
1,509,402
Per Place
Persons Per Place
42.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8.1 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
207
77,734
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.13
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,223
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
22.92
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$159
$163
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
50
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Noarlunga Downs

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Noarlunga Downs, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

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Childcare approvals
4
In the local catchment
Proposed places
223
Where disclosed
Under assessment
2
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Under assessment

    Construction of a Child Care Facility and Shop (drive-thru cafe) with associated landscaping and signage

    Lodged Dec 2025

  • Installation of five (5) verandahs for existing childcare centre

    Lodged Sep 2024

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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Noarlunga Downs Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Noarlunga Downs?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Noarlunga Downs. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 97 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 30 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 20 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 2,223 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Noarlunga Downs service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Noarlunga Downs as at August 2026 stands at a total of 4,087 people, of this 207 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Noarlunga Downs?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Noarlunga Downs was assessed as having 4,031 people with 219 of these (5.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Noarlunga Downs has experienced population growth of approximately 56 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Noarlunga Downs compare to those in Greater Adelaide?
In Noarlunga Downs, our latest analysis shows there are 2.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2.1 children per place across Greater Adelaide.
How do childcare fees in Noarlunga Downs relate to those in Greater Adelaide?
Childcare fees in Noarlunga Downs average $159, which is comparable to the regional average of $163 in Greater Adelaide.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Noarlunga Downs and Greater Adelaide?
In Noarlunga Downs, there are 22.9 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6.3 students per LDC place in Greater Adelaide.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Noarlunga Downs?
The average LDC in Noarlunga Downs was approved 8.1 years ago, while across Greater Adelaide the typical centre approval is 10 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Noarlunga Downs?
Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key driver of child care demand.
Who would typically use analysis such as this?
Childcare operators, developers, investors and financiers would typically conduct a thorough child care supply and demand analysis (SDA) on Noarlunga Downs before allocating the significant amount of capital required. Boundary-based analysis such as this is often used as an initial guide however, and analysis would be undertaken on the specific site adopting a radial, travel time, or custom catchment to take into account nearby competition and demand drivers that would influence a centre's performance.

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